Books in Understanding Maths series

Understanding Maths is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular maths topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Shape, Space and Measures explores the simple geometry of 2-D and 3-D shapes and coordinates and the use of metric measurements of distance, mass area and time. There are plenty of examples and practical activities - plus some fascinating facts along the way. The Shape, Space and Measures book includes: angles, 2-D and 3-D shapes, coordinates, reflective symmetry, measurement conversions (mass/capacity/time/area/perimeter) and reading scales.

Understanding Maths is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular maths topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Problem Solving develops strategies for solving different mathematical problems: reading and deciphering the question, choosing appropriate operations, spotting patterns, systematic recording of information, and deciding on a solution. There are plenty of examples and practical activities - plus some fascinating facts along the way. The Problem Solving book includes: choosing number operations (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division), inverses and missing numbers, shape puzzles, word problems, money/measurement/time problems and remainders.

Understanding Maths is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular maths topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. The Practice book provides further reinforcement of topics introduced in books 1 to 8 of the Understanding Maths series, to ensure that learning is really secure. Every page in the Practice book is cross-referenced with the other relevant Understanding book so that children can easily refer to them if they need help. The Practice book includes: adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing, fractions, decimals and percentages, number patterns and early algebra, problem solving, shape/space/measures and graphs/charts/data.

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE STIMULATING HISTORY OF ART UNDERSTANDING ART takes a chronological/historical approach to art, focusing on art works from ancient to contemporary times. Students will understand how historical, political, geographical, social, and religious events shape each culture's art and makes it unique. The text blends art history with cultural and social traditions, emphasizing the role of art in everyday life. The images and content present art as historical evidence of the creative process. The traditions of Western Europe are examined along with those of China, Japan, India, Native America, and Africa.

This work fully covers all course/exam requirements for existing syllabuses and forthcoming subject specifications for Advanced Level, BTEC, City and Guilds and new computer and IT technologies. Each chapter provides extra help through introductory summaries; 'Did You Know That' sections; hint boxes; screen dumps of examples; and, highlighted key text and revision summaries. Student-friendly material is supported with tables, diagrams, photographs, and examples for accessible and comprehensive learning. Revised and extended business, scientific and real-time applications chapters with past examination questions provided throughout for consolidation and practice. Full-colour sections showing the use of colour in computing are included throughout. It provides thorough coverage on the influence of the Internet.

Understanding Maths is a series of books designed to reinforce skills and knowledge at Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. Each book focuses on a particular maths topic with explanations and teaching points, exercises, answers section and glossary of terms. Number Patterns and Early Algebra explores and develops skills in recognising, explaining and making predictions in simple number patterns and sequences. It also introduces simple algebra to explain some of the patterns found. There are plenty of examples and practical activities to promote confidence in pattern recognition. The Number Patterns and Early Algebra book includes: explaining number sequences, predicting number sequences, counting on and back in different multiples (including decimal numbers), square numbers, factors and prime numbers.